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Post by GI Jho on Jan 18, 2014 22:37:00 GMT -5
After what seemed like an eternity, things seemed to have been normalizing a last at the UCA. With Orsa defeated and Armageddon destroyed with no way to return, the emissary's mind had finally found peace. But despite this incredible victory, there was still much for her to do and worry about. The Horsemen were still active and at large within the halls of the UCA, waiting for their sadistic masters to unleash them upon unsuspecting monsters. In addition to this, she had caught word of a new menace having entered the UCA. This being had managed to slip under Auroros' nose, as he had been too preoccupied with the events that unfolded to notice. But she had not ignored it, and it made her uneasy.
It was the new person who had suddenly appeared from out of the blue. No warnings, no ties, no nothing. She had been observing this presence from afar, using her oracular powers to seek him out and search his intentions. She had seen that he has gathered monsters under his banner already, but when she attempted to see into his mind, she was repelled by an invisible force. There was something very off about this new person, but she had no ways to discover what was going on. Auroros certainly would no nothing of this being, yet at the same time, who did she have to speak to about it? Kadru? Kori? That snake Yukari? Yuuk-
The emissary caught herself, shaking her head. What a stupid thought. Trusting Yuuka? She was going to attempt to contact Yuuka to see if she knew anything about this new being? She must be going off the deep end to consider her, but she also weighed her options. either these beings would not know who he was, or were too dangerous or villainous to be trusted. The Emissary sighed. So it was between Yukari and Yuuka, then. She knew Yukari was a snake, and would sooner throw her to some horrid monstrosity than help her out. At least Yuuka was somewhat honest. With a defeated groan, the Emissary marched off to find Yuuka's home...
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 18, 2014 23:21:57 GMT -5
It wouldn't take long for the Emissary to reach Yuuka's room... infact, As the Emissary approached, she saw that Yuuka Kazami was just about to head on in. Apparently, the florist had just arrived at her living quarters, and was about to enter... atleast until she sensed her visitor. Twirling on one foot and bringing her parasol down to support herself, the walking plant in human form leaned over, tilting her head at the sight of the Emissary. "Are you perhaps looking for someone?" Yuuka asked the approaching figure. She let a small smile spread on her face. Ah, she recognized her... that was the woman always hanging around the large blind bird. Then again, considering the fact Yuuka's living quarters were at the end of a dead-end hallway, it narrowed down the reasons such a figure would be here... All the while, she pretended to ignore the darkness drifting in from her room, billowing around her feet from under the doorway...
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 18, 2014 23:35:26 GMT -5
The emissary narrowed her eyes, as she looked directly at Yuuka. She didn't trust this... thing as far as she could toss her. But she had no other options available to her. Sometimes, a deal with less than stellar beings was needed.
"Yes, I was looking for someone. You, in fact. I was hoping if, perhaps, you knew anything about our newest resident?"
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 18, 2014 23:42:37 GMT -5
It was a good thing Yuuka had plenty of time to work on her poker face. Otherwise, the grin on her face would have been so enormous, not even Gwangi's head would have contained it. As it was, however, she merely kept her current, small smile on. "You mean the man in black? the one who has been recruiting Tel and Ontslann? Well, I guess I might now a thing or two on him. But let us chat in my mansion. No prying eyes to eavesdrop, no floating orbs of light to watch from afar... just me, and you, and maybe a trustworthy guest on my part..." She said as she opened up the door to her room. Once she did so, the darkness stopped. All there was... was a massive field of sunflowers, between the door, and the mansion within, as well as a stone path leading right over there...
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 18, 2014 23:50:29 GMT -5
The Emissary kept her eyes firmly locked on Yuuka as she stepped into the doorway. She and to admit, Yuuka knew how to make a garden; it was quite vibrant and colorful, and overall very appealing to the eye. This did not, however, mean the Emissary was going to leave her guard down; rather, she doubled her efforts, praying for her magic to not fail her now. The Emissary soon began to speak to Yuuka as they walked up towards her mansion.
"I need to know more about this Man in Black; I've been tracking him secretly since he arrived here, but he's clever, and skilled. I have yet to find any useful information about who he is or where he came from. I was hoping that you could, perhaps, help out."
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 19, 2014 0:05:13 GMT -5
"So that is what you wish to know..." Yuuka purred as they approached the front door to the mansion. She opened up, and allowed the Emissary to go in first. It had remained relatively untouched since Reclaimer had been there, though now, the flowers and vines dangling from the walls and the vases seemed more... alive in a way, more energized and vibrant. Flowers of different kinds the Emissary would have never seen hung from the ceiling, as were several paintings. One such flower in particular, was a large blue orchard, glowing with a dull light, and from it, there seemed to be a sort of droning sound that only the Emissary heard. "Well, I do believe you have come to the right place for help. I can tell you what you wish to know... or rather, some small fragments of it. He may be keen on hiding himself, but I can see past his disguise... and his barrier... I have just such the help for that."
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 19, 2014 0:18:50 GMT -5
The Emissary clenched her fists tightly. So she DID know about that being! She needed to know more, so she pressed further.
"And what do you know about him?" The emissary inquired sternly. "This is imperative to not only me, but to the whole of the UCA. He's planning something beyond just simple matches..."
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 19, 2014 0:27:55 GMT -5
"Well, that is the question of the day, isn't it?" Yuuka said as she and the Emissary reached the main table in the dining room Where there had once been many visitors here for the previous Christmas feast, an event she had to skip out on lately, but not too big of a deal, now there was only her and her visitor. As the Emissary took her seat, Yuuka poured her some lemonade and handed her the glass. "What do I know of him? Well, first I can say he is most definitely not human... and secondly, he certainly is an odd demon, not the kind I'm used to scaring back when I took occasional trips down to Hell." She said, pouring herself a glass and taking a small sip from it...
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 19, 2014 0:40:16 GMT -5
The Emissary cocked her head to the side as she placed the lemonade to the side, neglecting to drink it for now. She wasn't going to be taking any unnecessary risks here, not without Auroros to protect her. As Yuuka finished her sentence, the young woman was a bit confused. Odd demon? What constituted an odd demon? And him? A demon? She had a sinking feeling that Yuuka was trying to trick her.
"What do you mean by odd demon, Yuuka?" The emissary replied firmly, willing to put aside her bias against her for now. This was all she had to work with, so it was better than nothing....
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 19, 2014 0:51:18 GMT -5
Yuuka took another sip of her lemonade. The fruits of physical work... better than any store bought lemonade. Made from her love, made from her own garden, and grown with perfection and care. It was just such a lovely thing. "The simple fact he's unlike any demon I have ever come across. You see, there are two branches of demons that I am familiar with." Yuuka said. "There are those created by the fallen Archangel Lucifer, and those from the Abyss. These two kinds of demons both inhabit the Underworld, but have always been in competition with one another, though you can say the Archangel brand is now in control. But this figure... I can tell from his scent. He hides behind a human mask, but his scent is unmistakable. He is a demon, but unlike any I have ever seen or heard of before..." Here she stopped, and her eyes narrowed to just a sliver, making it seem at first like she was asleep right then and there. "But, if it were not for his dreams, I would have been at an impasse even now, and unable to know for certain what he is... or who he's working with."
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 19, 2014 0:59:25 GMT -5
"I'm not in the mood for your games, Yuuka," The emissary said, slamming her hand surprisingly hard onto the table, nearly causing the lemonade to fall over and spill all over the floor. "What else do you know about him? There HAS to be more than just that."
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 19, 2014 1:14:50 GMT -5
With the slam on the table, Yuuka's demeanor changed. She stood up, and held out a finger at the Emissary. At that moment, darkness swirled up around the Sleeping Terror, her eyes cold and red with anger. "Do not ever speak to your host like that. That is ill manners, and grounds for punishment... but since you are the emissary of a god, I guess I can give you a mere visual and oral warning." She snapped back. With that, the darkness that was surrounding her began to take form, twisting into a draconic shape, before it became solid, the darkness replaced with golden light, as the new reptilian creature bared its fangs at the Emissary, all three of its tails curled over its head and primed to strike. "This, is my roommate, Salavance the Golden. A killer of gods, and destroyer of worlds. Those might seem like cliché titles around here, but I advise you to keep your temper and your manners on a leash, or I will have to have you... forcibly evicted, and robed of information. Now, do you want me to tell you what I know, or would you rather try and wander around the UCA like the dumb naïve girl you are, praying not to run into this demon you want more information of?" It was that simple. Her rules were made clear, and with the Reincarnation of Light and Darkness RIGHT THERE, Dark Energy drooling emanating from the monster's body, it was clear there were no ifs, ands, or buts. THis may have been the UCA, but in this mansion, Yuuka's rules were law. Either follow them and show the host hospitality and not damage her furniture... or LEAVE.
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 20, 2014 4:09:02 GMT -5
The Emissary egged herself internally. This crazy bitch... if she wasn't her only reliable source, she would have just fled to Auroros as quickly as possible. But she had no choice, and that dragon wasn't something she could handle without Auroros' help. She did find it a bit funny how she got more angry about the furniture than anything, though.
"Sorry, " the Emissary said flatly, with an once of discomfort about the whole situation. "But I truly need to know- what else do you know about him?"
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Post by Tenshi the Sunkern on Jan 20, 2014 13:56:46 GMT -5
"Good... Now that is much more tolerable." Yuuka calmly said as she sat back down in her chair. With a snap of her fingers, the dragon took off, flying up into the banisters of the mansion, to leave the two alone to speak. Yuuka placed her head on her crossed arms, a tiny glint shining in them, for a reason the Emissary did not know, though it quickly faded away. "You see, I have the power to walk through dreams. Once, I lived in the Dream Realm, entering the pleasant dreams of those asleep, and enjoying myself. Sometimes, I gave then eternal nightmares, other, I gave them sweet dreams..."
Here, she chuckled, reminiscing on those days. Those were a long, long time ago, back when she earned her title of the Sleeping Terror. Oh the fun that had been had back then. "Even now, I still go back there, and take a look inside the dreams of those here at the UCA... and for our special Man in Black, his were definitely interesting... His dreams were of what he was doing now, gathering power... but there was something else, as well... he was not in this mortal form of his... he was of an ugly, hunched over wart-covered devil with two leathery wings, and twin gory axes in hand... He never said his own name, but he was standing before a tall, armored god... one he called... Yzazil. Does that name, by chance, ring a bell?" She asked, her eyes darkening as she awaited a response...
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Post by GI Jho on Jan 20, 2014 22:56:05 GMT -5
"Yzazil?" The Emissary replied, thoroughly shocked. What was the God of Judgment doing with a being this sinister? But The Emissary kept her cool, and quickly calmed herself. She would not give Yuuka to satisfaction of reading her so easily. "Yes... I have heard the name before. He is an immortal, much like Auroros' master Emmanuel is. A being that, you can say, transcends physical form."
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